HHP: The Lure of the Orioles by TNTORIOLE
It is usually an advantage in recruitment of any professional to have some connection to the area...and I think the disaster that is the Orioles currently is actually a...
HHP: thatbearflies breaks down the shredder on Manny.
One key area of focus of the discussion (I just watched it) was definitely that there is an uncertainty about Manny Machado. They emphasized how bad his numbers were...
HHP: Developing Pitching
by esmd
The Orioles stink at developing pitching.
Here's a flaw in the logic, we've had multiple people in the GM/VPOBO role, multiple managers, scouting directors, etc. If it truly was...
2/16 Spring Training Notebook
by Eric Garfield
8:40
I get to the complex at 8:15 and somehow it’s chilly and warm at the same time. Today is check-in day for the position players so...
HHP: SteveA talks Free Agent Camp
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/01/latest-on-slow-moving-free-agent-market.html
"In his latest exploration of the stagnant free-agent market, Yahoo’s Jeff Passan reports that free agents have begun to discuss the possible organization of a training camp that would...
HHP: phillyOs gets Jiggy
Hey, for what it’s worth...
Steamer projects Cargo for a 101 wRC+
Steamer projects Austin Hays for a 102 wRC+
Steamer projects Anthony Santander for a 97 wRC+
ZiPS projects Cargo for an...
HHP: Answerman back from Sarasota
By poster Answerman
Just returned from Sarasota. A few random thoughts in no particular order.
- Love our stadium. Also went to the Rays' home in Port Charlotte. Have been to...
HHP: Frobby’s Sadness
For me, the saddest part of being a fan is watching players who were huge contributors to your team decline to the point where they can't help the team...
HHP: spiritof66 asks “Why is Peter Angelos doing the things he’s doing?
In a lengthy August 9 post in the “Astros GM is going to have a long 2 months” thread, I tried to explain the burden that federal and state...
Rule Five Draft Preference List
By: Luke Siler
Introduction
This Rule Five Draft prospect list was a hard list to make, I didn't have enough time to watch significant game footage of each player, but I...
HHP: spiritof66 – What I can’t figure out
I can't figure out what Duquette (or anyone else n the organization ) is planning because we don't know what directions and constraints come from the owner or how...
A Pair Of Twins – Rule Five Targets
by Luke Siler
Nick Burdi - RHP
I'm not going to do an in-depth scouting report here because there is a lot of information on him out there. Here are links...
HHP: Quick Hits From Today’s Game
by RZNJ
1. Aquino looked good but I don't know that he has the command to get ahead and get out ML hitters. The changeup is a beautiful thing...
Trading Davis – Paul Coates
I am fairly certain that Chris Davis is wholly untradeable. There are maybe 4 or 5 contracts in baseball that are worse
Price: 18:$30M, 19:$31M, 20:$32M, 21:$32M, 22:$32M (4 YRS...
HHP: larrytt (alias Larry Hodges) Top Ten Reasons Manny Machado Will Leave the Orioles
10) "Let's face it," Manny said, "the Orioles are a really, really great team, except for me. I'm like the smelly, decaying rat in a chef's kitchen. Every time...
HHP: After a Month of Reflection
By Frobby
I’ve had a month to step back and think about the 2018 Orioles, and looking back, I still can’t believe what an awful team they were. Pretty much...
phillyOs119- Rule 5 Target: Pablo Reyes – Super Utility
By: Luke Siler
Second rule 5 target. I watched a handful of his games and some BP video.
Again, I'm targeting guys who can contribute in 2018, not players you stash...
HHP: vatech1994 and the Trades
Manny, AJ, Trumbo, O’Day, Brach, Valencia, and Schoop better be traded in the next 6 weeks. There should be no debate. I guess if they can sign Schoop in that...
Dr. Shorebird at the Mini Camp
On the Right Path
The position promoted by the Orioles this week at the Pitchers Mini-camp seemed to be full of O’s. Optimism and Opportunity! Just as you never let...
I watched in horror
by Roy Firestone
I watched in horror as my Orioles lost in FIVE games to the Mets! THE METS ... in 1969. We were the Orioles and they were the...
HHP: spiritof66 Explains Why the Orioles Can’t be Passed to Sons
I've posted about this at length before. Peter Angelos's transfer of a controlling interest in the Orioles to anyone, including his family members, will require approval by the owners (75%,...
HHP: spiritof66 – Rolling Heads
Heads were supposed to roll yesterday, but it didn't work out too well.
It turns out that the Orioles don't have a guillotine. All the other ML clubs have one,...
HHP: AZRon Does some projections
Last year's opening day payroll was $164.3M
Scenario
Projected $
$ Left to Spend (M)
No Change
164.3
36.4
MLB Average Increase
172.4
44.4
O's Average Increase
188.1
60.2
Same Delta as 2017
182.0
54.1
10% Delta
180.7
52.8
20% Delta
197.2
69.2
30% Delta
213.6
85.7
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